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  Dec 15-19

Learning Outcomes

Math

Students relate location to a position on a grid


What Did Students Do?

This week, students explored coordinate grids, a Grade 5 math concept in the Alberta curriculum. They learned how coordinates are used to describe a specific location on a grid and how each point is written as an ordered pair.

Students were introduced to the x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical) and practiced identifying and plotting coordinates accurately. To make learning engaging and hands-on, students played Battleship, which helped them apply their understanding of coordinates in a fun and interactive way.

Students also practiced using directional language such as up, down, left, and right to plot a path on a treasure map. This activity strengthened their understanding of movement on a grid and helped connect math vocabulary to real-world problem solving.

It was an exciting week of learning that combined math skills, teamwork, and fun as students built confidence working with coordinate grids!








Wishing you a wonderful Winter Break! Happy Holidays! May your Holiday Season be filled with love, laughter and joy!





Ask Your Child About:

- their buddy time this week
- the three states of matter: solids, liquids and gases
- snowshoeing



Upcoming Events


- Jan 5th - First day back after Winter Break 



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